HOUSTON, TX (July 20, 2026) – Building on the strong support of donors across the region, Houston Public Media today announced that it is renewing its Resiliency Fund campaign, noting that it is very near to its fundraising goal of $4.4 million. With $3.7 million raised to date, the Resiliency Fund was started in 2025 to help offset two years of annual federal funding losses resulting from the government rescission.
Due to broad support from across Greater Houston, Houston Public Media expects this next phase of the campaign, including an on-air drive from July 20-24, to achieve the fundraising goal before the campaign concludes in August. The Resiliency Fund helps enable the nonprofit multimedia organization to continue providing access to trusted journalism, educational programming and essential public services for an audience of more than 2.7 million monthly across Greater Houston and Southeast Texas.
“This campaign proves that Houston believes in the value of public media,” said Josh Adams, associate vice president and general manager of Houston Public Media. “Our funding changed, but our commitment to this community never did. Because of the generosity of thousands of supporters, we’re entering this next chapter with confidence and a focus on long-term growth and innovation.”
Adams added that donor response, including more than 5,300 total gifts and 1,100 new contributors, is positioning the organization to enter the new fiscal year with confidence as it invests in technology improvements, expands local programming and reaches audiences in new ways.
“We recognize that millions of people are counting on us to deliver the content they value and trust,” Adams noted. “That drives us to constantly look for ways to innovate and to deliver more of what our audiences want.”
Recent investments include enhanced multiplatform studios, modernized production technology, improved digital workflows and expanded distribution of local content across streaming, social media and emerging platforms. Houston Public Media recently launched HPM+, a new live and on-demand streaming platform which gives smart TV audiences expanded access to local and national content. The organization also continues to grow original programming, including the two-hour daily talk show Hello Houston, and expanding Houston Matters to audiences across YouTube and other digital channels.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has stepped forward to support Houston Public Media’s Resiliency Fund, including The Hamill Foundation, whose significant lead gift helped build momentum for the campaign,” said Lynne Cook, chief development officer for Houston Public Media. “Every contribution, regardless of size, sends the same message: this service matters. We’re hoping that those who have not yet given will join us now to help surpass the goal and build a stronger Houston Public Media for generations to come.”
Houston Public Media provides trusted local and national news, educational programming for children and adults, emergency and public safety information, and storytelling for the entire family across its radio, TV, streaming and digital platforms, reaching audiences throughout the region.
To learn more or contribute to the Resiliency Fund, visit houstonpublicmedia.org/resiliency.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Houston Public Media)
